Empower Ventura
County nonprofits
with endowment funds
Endowment funds help stabilize operations and allow for long-range financial planning. They also provide for a reliable source of income for the life of an organization.


Make Ventura County a better place to live

Make Ventura County a better place to live
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Supplement annual operating programs beyond current year funding.
Provide initial funding for new programs beyond regular campaign budgets.
Accumulate funds to replace and renew physical facilities.
Help sustain an organization in case of emergency or economic crisis.
Promote an agency across a wider range of constituents and supporters.
Provide a vehicle for planned or deferred gifts from donors.
Grantmaking FAQ’s
- A name for your fund.
- A purpose for your fund, such as what programs you wish to support.
- Approval of your board and the minutes that reflect that approval.
- A copy of your articles of incorporation.
Driven by a desire for change

Driven by a desire for change

Driven by a desire for change
VCCF nonprofit grant opportunities
The Ventura County Arts and Culture Investment Fund Grant Program marks a significant investment by the County of Ventura to support the meaningful work of our local community’s arts and culture nonprofit organizations and independent artists and arts projects within Ventura County.
Arts and culture nonprofit organizations are entities that operate with a primary mission to promote, preserve, and enrich the cultural and artistic aspects of society. These organizations are committed to advancing creativity, fostering cultural understanding, and contributing to the overall well-being of the residents of Ventura County, while offering a platform for artistic expression, innovation, and promoting a deeper understanding of our shared world.
The Ventura County Arts and Culture Investment Fund (VCACIF) Grant Program has been established to provide funding to local arts and culture nonprofit organizations and to support independent artists and arts projects in Ventura County. This VCACIF Grant Program will emphasize the arts and culture organizations and projects serving communities most impacted by the pandemic, identified by the bottom two tiers of the Vulnerability Index provided in the Economic Development Collaborative’s 2021 Report: Profile of COVID-19 Community, Business, and Worker Impacts. Organizations that do not directly serve these areas but can demonstrate service to other communities in need in the County (e.g., arts programs for older adults, people with disabilities, schools in lower income areas, etc.) will also be eligible for this VCACIF Grant Program.
Please click the link to review the VCACIF Grant Protocol. To review the VCACIF Grant Protocol in Spanish, after clicking the link, please go to the upper right-hand corner and select Spanish in the drop-down menu.
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Grant process
Guide for grantseekers
Each year, the Ventura County Community Foundation awards grants for all areas of community need. Grant dollars are derived from designated funds, donor advised funds, endowment funds, field-of-interest funds, special funds, and greatest needs funds.
VCCF accepts proposals only in response to an open Requests for Proposals (RFP).
Competitive grant cycles
Certain funds accept applications, with Requests for Proposals publicly announced, outlining focus areas sought. VCCF seeks projects where modest grants can yield significant results, prioritizing innovative problem-solving and collaboration among charitable organizations.
Fiscal sponsorship policy
Organizations that do not have 501(c)(3) status as designated by the Internal Revenue Service may apply for grants using a fiscal sponsor.
Networking program for nonprofit professionals
Coffee & Connections
Coffee & Connections is a wonderful opportunity to meet and connect with fellow nonprofit professionals and learn together through shared experiences and discussions that focus on solutions, while building ongoing community partnerships.

Library for nonprofit research and development
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